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title: "Global Value Chains"
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# Global Value Chains

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c786389b-df13-46c5-a7bb-8371cf07abb1

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Global Value Chains" was conducted by the Department for International Trade, focusing on research services within the UK. The tender was part of an open procurement method, specifically an open procedure below threshold. The contract, valued at £48,409, was awarded on 8th February 2019, and the contract period ran from 11th February to 5th April 2019. The literature review aimed to assess Global Value Chains and UK trade, with delivery specified in London, United Kingdom. The procurement status is now complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those able to conduct literature reviews and case studies on international trade and investment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited for competing, given the nature of the services sought. By engaging with such projects, businesses can enhance their profile in the sector and potentially secure future contracts that leverage their expertise in the evaluation of global value chains.

## Notice

To conduct a literature review of evidence on Global Value Chains and UK trade and investment. This will include an assessment of additional research requirements. The supplier will also produce case studies for three high profile British products, demonstrating the significance of Global Value Chains.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/206fc201-ae83-4805-9338-55c5c0b374a3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2019 - 5 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,409 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,409 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSE COOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2019 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/206fc201-ae83-4805-9338-55c5c0b374a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/206fc201-ae83-4805-9338-55c5c0b374a3
  3rd October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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